popularity
noun
pop·u·lar·i·ty
ˌpä-pyə-ˈler-ə-tē 
ˌpä-pyə-ˈla-rə-tē
: the quality or state of being popular
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Examples of popularity in a Sentence
the increasing popularity of cell phones
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The two tours on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail have combined into one
As the Kentucky Bourbon Trail grew in popularity in the early 2000s, the Kentucky Distillers Association created the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft tour in 2012 to promote Kentucky's smaller distilleries.
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Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 June 2024
The game has exploded in popularity since the turn of the century, with recreational leagues cropping up across North America.
—Steve Megargee, Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2024
Moreover, term limits have increased in popularity since the commission issued its report.
—Jennifer Rubin, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
He was blown away by the beat’s simplicity, which reminded him of the jerk music then growing in popularity in California.
—Damien Scott, Billboard, 20 June 2024
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Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 June 2024
The game has exploded in popularity since the turn of the century, with recreational leagues cropping up across North America.
—Steve Megargee, Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2024
Moreover, term limits have increased in popularity since the commission issued its report.
—Jennifer Rubin, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
He was blown away by the beat’s simplicity, which reminded him of the jerk music then growing in popularity in California.
—Damien Scott, Billboard, 20 June 2024
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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularity. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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